"I just kept thinking, 'Eagles. This is the place to be,'" Sanchez said. "I really respected what they did last year. ... And I think they have a ton of talent, especially at the wideout position, tight end position. They're just overflowing with guys that can play."

That wasn't the case in New York, where the Jets failed to surround their young quarterback with the weaponry to compensate for his limited skill set. Sanchez told the newspaper that he could have signed elsewhere, but opted for a supporting role with the Eagles "because of the offensive minds" sailing the ship.